What to Do When Your Family Doesn’t Respect Your Decision to Not Have Children Posted by  Soribel Martinez Having children is an incredibly personal choice. While some people might want children and struggle with infertility issues, others actively choose not

Decoding and Defining “Stimming” with Autism Posted by Soribel Martínez If you have a child dealing with autism, you might already be familiar with the term “stimming”. But, many don’t know exactly what it means or how to decode it. 

Keeping Secrets from Your Partner—Is It Okay? Posted by  Soribel Martínez Most of us can agree that lying in a relationship is never a good idea. Even those “little white lies” can quickly add up and cause problems.  But, the

Unconscious Ways You May Be Responding to Trauma Posted by  Soribel Martínez Trauma responses happen naturally within the brain and body. While some people end up working through their traumatic experiences years later, you could already be responding to them

What is Betrayal Trauma and How Does It Affect Us? Posted by  Soribel Martínez There are many different types of trauma that can impact people throughout their lives. Most people are aware of things like PTSD or childhood trauma. But,

Want to Overcome Trauma in the New Year? Try EMDR Posted by  Soribel Martínez Trauma impacts thousands of people in the U.S. alone. Some realize it immediately. Others have repressed their traumatic experiences for years. You might have gone through

Recognizing a Spiritual Awakening and Adjusting Your Mental Health to Meet It Posted by  Soribel Martinez, LCSW Some people call it “enlightenment”.  Others refer to it as some kind of nirvana.  Whatever you want to call it, a spiritual awakening

Can Faith-Based Therapy Help My Anxiety Posted by  Soribel Martínez, LCSW Therapy is often the best way to treat anxiety. It can help you learn how to manage your symptoms, take control of your life again, and even discover the

Aligning Your Faith and Mental Health—Why It Matters Posted by  Soribel Martínez, LCSW Mental health tends to be a hot topic of conversation these days and for good reason.  People are struggling.  We’re living in an exceedingly busy society. We’re

What to Expect from Christian-Based Counseling Posted by  Soribel Martinez, LCSW People who seek out Christian-based counseling typically hope to find a faith-based approach to mental wellness.  While not every Christian counselor is the same, there are certain things you